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Health o meter® Professional is the healthcare industry’s leading scale brand since 1919. Health o meter® Professional scales are manufactured by Pelstar, LLC and the company has shipped more than 15 million professional scales.

Health o meter® Professional scales can be found in physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and long term care facilities. Multiple products are also available for bariatric settings, professional home health providers, fitness facilities and veterinarian clinics. The company understands the cost pressures in the healthcare industry, and as such, is committed to offering their customers premium quality, professional scales at the right price.

Health o meter Professional is currently seeking a Quality Engineer.

Essential functions of the position will include:

Communications with quality inspectors at overseas factories

In house quality inspections

Reviewing quality issues

Working with sales & customer service on quality issues

Manage supplier relations as it relates to supplier quality

Testing and validation

ISO and other regulatory

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent

ISO and regulatory experience is a plus

Minimum 5 years quality engineer experience

Highly motivated with the ability to work independently

Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload

Excellent written and communication skills

Travel up to 10%

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to lift 50 pounds

If you have the above qualifications and are interested in a rewarding career, please send your resume to szimmerman@homscales.com

Health o Meter Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We are currently in search for someone from a manufacturing background who is fluent in French and English. It would be a plus if this person has a Quality Engineer background, but I would be interested in talking with anyone out of manufacturing. Our client is in a contract with a company who recently attained a large account with the French government and this person would serve as a liaison between the US company and the French government. I know you are busy, and I appreciate any recommendations you would have to send my way.

Are you tired of the corporate grind? Do you have an interest in getting a new start with a growing and privately held organization where you can make a difference and grow your career within the quality engineering field?

Do you enjoy problem solving and identifying creative solutions to address issues within a complex manufacturing environment? Would you enjoy the challenge of a role that works with internal and external stakeholders to drive improvements?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity and would like to speak with you!

Client Overview

Growing manufacturing organization that specializes in engineering and manufacturing a wide range of equipment used in industrial and laboratory applications. A world-class manufacturer with a passion for innovation, commitment to quality and unsurpassed customer focus. Founded more than 50 years ago, this company engineers and manufactures in the USA to rigid standards and ISO 9001 quality requirements. Privately held with corporate offices, engineering, sales and manufacturing located in Chicagoland.

Position Overview

The quality engineer will be responsible for supporting production activities and the company quality management system. In this role, the quality engineer supports quality technicians and other stakeholders to exceed company goals with regard to quality.

Will identify, develop and establish methods to improve product and process quality.

Will be responsible for managing corrective actions projects.

Will work with suppliers to resolve quality related issues.

Will train company personnel on the company quality management system and process.

Will write and edit company procedures, work instructions, and forms.

Will design, set-up and assist with testing and validation procedures.

Candidate Requirements

More than 3 years quality assurance/control experience in a complex manufacturing environment.

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred but not required.

ASQ CQE certificiation is preferred..

Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards or experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is required.

The ideal candidate will be a highly cooperative team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills.

Strong Root Cause Analysis knowledge is required.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Be assured that resumes will be kept strictly confidential until we speak about a specific opportunity and agree to send it to a client of ours. If your experience matches our client’s requirements we will contact you immediately.

·Develop, implement and maintain equipment, policies, metrics, reports, procedures, processes, work instructions, and forms to ensure product is manufactured in accordance with safety, customer, regulatory and business requirements.

·Experience as a Quality Engineer in an injection molding manufacturing company or relevant experience.

·Excellent communication skills. Communicates effectively with customers, vendors and teammates at all levels of the organization with good interpersonal and organizational abilities. Competent with Microsoft Office software.

·Strong root cause analysis and analytical problem-solving skills with good decision making ability. Mechanical aptitude. Can lead problem-solving efforts and the implementation of solutions.

·Strong sense of urgency and dedication to pursuing operational excellence.

·Thorough understanding of Lean manufacturing techniques.

·Strong working knowledge of SPC techniques.

·Good knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 quality systems.

·Familiarity with measuring equipment and devices.

·Certified Internal Auditor and CQE Certification.

Company Description

Magenta LLC is headquartered in Chicago. We design, manufacture, assemble and decorate a wide range of innovative injection-molded closures, containers and everything in between.

You will find our products working for major brands in the food and beverage, personal care, household and car care products, healthcare, medical/pharmaceutical and animal health markets.

No matter how unique your requirement, we will take your concept all the way to shelf-ready package or to finished goods. If you can sketch it, we can make it.